Hundeslede
Huskyes

Dog sledding in arctic nature - Activenorth

Activenorth

This tour is conducted by Activenorth. Travelling through the pine tree forest and into the beautiful white mountains, you will experience the true arctic wilderness. Our Alaskan huskys will greet you with excited barking and friendly attitude. Along our journey you will have views of Lyngen Alps.
This tour is conducted by Activenorth. Note! Transport from Tromsø is by the Arctic Route (run by Best Arctic)

Come and visit our beautiful Alaskan Huskys.The Alaskan Huskys will greet you with excited barking and friendly attitude, willingly pulling the sled into the valley of Skibotn. We will travel through the pine tree forest and into the beautiful white mountains. We will have a perfect view to the extraordinary mountain range, The Lyngen Alps.

When you come to Skibotn, you will get outdoor clothes and shoes. Experienced dog mushers will give you instructions on how to drive a dog sled. You will drive in pairs, one driver and one passenger on the sled. You can switch during the ride.

The trip will last for 1,5 – 2 hours. We will have a quick break halfway, where you will get the opportunity to take pictures, change drivers, and cuddle the dogs. When you come back to the camp you will get a hot meal, fresh mountain spring water, and a drink of coffee or tea. (If you booked another experience with us, the guide will pick you up after the meal.)

General information:

Included: English speaking guide, hot meal (vegetarian option is available), insulated bodysuit, shoes, gloves and headwear.Transport from Tromsø is also included (if you've booked the activity included transport from Tromsø)
Please bring: We recommend that you bring warm undergarments. Wool or fleece is the best.
Level of difficulty: Medium (the dog sledding activity is physically challenging)
Number of participants: 2-8
Duration: 1,5 - 2 hrs dogsledding + transport 1 hr and 45 min each way (if booked from Tromsø)

FROM TROMSØ - Departure time and place from Tromsø: Arctic Route at 9:00 AM (09:00) from the large carpark by Scandic Ishavshotel. Please be there at 8:45 AM (08:45). It is part of the route to Storslett and arrives in Skibotn just before 11:00 AM (11:00). You'll be back in Tromsø around 5:30 PM (17.30)

MEET AT SKIBOTN - Meeting time and place in Skibotn: Arriving by your own car, drive to Skibotn Spedisjon, Stormyra 1 in Skibotn, please be there at 11.00

*Please make sure you select the correct transport option when booking.
Address: Stormyra 1, 9143 Skibotn
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